AUG 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAT. 44/100
5056 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 4, 2015 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #29 FROM 7-28-15 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA, UNDER THE COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE STILL NOTED. MANAGEMENT CLEANING AT THIS TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER, CARDBOARD, PLASTIC WRAP OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN LINENS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 282015FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2015
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51.1F AND 52.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB CHICKEN AT 46.6F, 1 LB SHRIMP AT 48.2F, 5 LBS COOKED RICE AT 45.7F 5 LBS CREAM CHEESE AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $150.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED DURING THIS INSPECTION NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOF, TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON TOP AND SIDES OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-14-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER (IN FRONT PREP AREA).MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX COVER WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA, UNDER THE COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER, CARDBOARD, PLASTIC WRAP OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVING UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM STORAGE AREA. FLOORS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN LINENS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE CAR TIRE UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER.--------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER (IN FRONT PREP AREA).------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX COVER WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TOCLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 32014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER IN PREP AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND MIDDLE DOOR OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLER (FRONT COOKING LINE). PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR STORAGE, METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (OLD MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS ETC) IN FRONT AND IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NEED TO PROVIDE FREEZER BAGS AND LABELS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REACH IN FREEZER NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN.
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APR 22013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD OF OF GREASE AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO WORKING THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
APR 192012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in boiler room closet not clean need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in prep area need cleaning, walls that had exposed raw wood in kitchen boiler room closet shall be repaired sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in rear kitchen prep area need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, dining area not clean need cleaning.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
NOV 12011FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2011
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR 3 DOOR PREP COOLER,CAN OPENER; INSTRUCTED TO READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE REAR DOOR AND REPLACE DAMAGED SCREEN DOOR ;MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS IN 3 SHELVES IN PREP AREA; MUST DETAIL CLEAN MOTOR/COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CORNERS OF FLOOR IN PREP AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST SHOW PROOF THAT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AREA SHATTER RESISTANT
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